If Pouncey was going to be suspended for any amount of games, Goodell would have already given the Dolphins some type of indication of it happening.
Dolphins pick up 5th year for Pouncey
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If Pouncey was going to be suspended for any amount of games, Goodell would have already given the Dolphins some type of indication of it happening.
According to a league source, picking up Pouncey's fifth-year option commits a little over $7.4 million to the 2014 Pro Bowl selection because he wasn't one of the top 10 picks in the 2011 draft, which was the first draft class subjected to the new CBA salary structure for rookies.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-dolphins-0429-20140428,0,512743.story
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Yeaap. I thought we could have signed him long term for cheaper than $7.4 million in 2015.
So based basically on rumors and suppositions without any legally definitive proof, if you're for trading Pouncey before his alleged behavior recurs, surely based on even more "connect the dots-ism" you'd advocate against a team drafting Jameis Winston for fear it's inevitable he'll pull a Darren Sharper ?
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His drug dealing and state subpoena weigh far more heavily on me then a hat. Not to mention his(while less damning but still concerning) intricate involvement in whatever borderline shaddy situations members of this franchise find themselves in.
Whats the difference between having the best center in the league and the 15th best in the league? Not much, which is why teams rarely use 1st round picks on centers.
...oh wait, sorry, i forgot what forum im on. Where lineman are the most important position in major sports and we have to use 5 first round picks to secure it. Well, make that 6, because we then have to start replacing the ones we let walk after their rookie deals are up('sup Long). Then 7...then 8...etc, etc, etc.
By the way, heres the crystal ball:
http://images.nflplayers.com/mediaResources/files/PDFs/PlayerDevelopment/2010 Drug Policy.pdf
Now how about you return the favor and show me the image in your crystal ball. You know, the one that shows Mike Pouncey suddenly learn from his mistakes and become a part time pastor.
Theres always a cloud hanging over Pouncey. We get news every few months of something ridiculous going on with him. Its gotten past the point of "a kid just having fun" to the point of "hey, theres a bunch of smoke...is there a fire in his room?". Im not dealing with it for a damn center. Contrary to this forums myths, finding competent interior lineman isnt some lost art. This isnt the quarterback positions. Teams dont care much about getting the best one, they gravitate towards the best value.
Which is why Jacksonville set up a relatively reasonable contract with Alex Mack instead of making an absolutely absurd deal that the Browns couldnt match(but would have subsequently destroyed the Jags reputation). If that had been a quarterback, they would have gone full out. A center just isnt worth the trouble.
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Drug testing hasnt begun this season from my understanding.
It takes 1 slip up on Pouncey's part. As he hasnt struck me as the greatest of intellectuals, if i had to place a bet i know where im putting my money.
Glad we got it done. One more step in solidifying the line.
Alleged drug dealing.
Being issued a state, not federal, subpoena in someone else's case should not be a red flag but to each their own.
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Get out to a 1-6 start or something and we may be able to recoup a second or maybe even a first for him with a midseason trade.
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http://overthecap.com/top-player-salaries.php?Position=C
That makes no sense to me. The tp contracts for centers is listed above. Top two do not count, and there is no way 3 to 23 come close to a $7.4M avg. Where did you get this, as I am fairly certain it is wrong. Do the math.
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that's true for anyone
Players can be randomly tested up to six times during the off-season and since the league year has already begun, so has the drug testing.
I wouldn't surprise me if the Dolphins had already given Pouncey a drug test and was awaiting the results before picking up the option on his 5th year.